1972 Buick GS vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 328 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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